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Y995 XOG

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

214,695 mi
Last recorded214,695 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY995 XOG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 214,695 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 206,474 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 206,316 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 195,425 miles

steering rack noisy but little play found

Pass 26 Feb 2019 184,844 miles

clunk from steering, please moniter

Fail 22 Feb 2019 184,827 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 171,173 miles

parking brake efficiency close to limit

Fail 20 Feb 2018 171,041 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

parking brake efficiency close to limit

Pass 24 Feb 2017 161,815 miles

moniter indicator operation

Fail 23 Feb 2017 161,815 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

moniter indicator operation

Pass 9 Mar 2016 153,211 miles

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

suspect battery tired

Fail 7 Mar 2016 153,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filter heavily corroded

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

suspect battery tired

Pass 6 Mar 2015 143,514 miles

fuel filter corroded

slight play in both inner steering joints

Fail 6 Mar 2015 143,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

fuel filter corroded

slight play in both inner steering joints

Pass 13 Mar 2014 131,560 miles

large oil leak from o/s of engine bay

please moniter ABS light operation

slight wear in o/s & n/s of steering rack

Fail 12 Mar 2014 131,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

large oil leak from o/s of engine bay

slight wear in o/s & n/s of steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2013 119,293 miles

ABS light flashed once

EML light on

both front lower wishbones, inner bushes worn

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 16 Feb 2012 106,862 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 95,146 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 95,146 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 91,150 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 91,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rade grile is insecure.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 81,332 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 81,217 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 71,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 61,036 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 50,422 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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Y995 XOG is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 111,652 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y995 XOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y995 XOG is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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